On 25 May, a new general data protection regulation will apply. Data breaches that happened before that date, but were covered up, can be fined under the new regulation.

The European Commission has scheduled a phone call with Facebook chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg.

'Overall, I think regulations like the GDPR are very positive,' said Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg about the EU's new data protection regulation.

If the EU makes platforms liable for what their users post, then throughout Europe, the threat of fines will pressure platforms to delete all dubious content, raising the likelihood that legal content will be removed too, stifling public debate.

You wouldn't leave a box of your most prized possessions and private information in an unlocked box in the middle of the street, so why are so many people casual about their online information?

Germany aims to pass new laws on social media after revelations that Facebook data was used to manipulate US voters, while the EU Commission is asking the company to give information about data breaches.

EU justice commissioner Vera Jourova wants to secure compatible rules with the US when it comes to granting police access to people's personal data stored in other countries. But governance issues may complicate those efforts.

The European Commission believes that digital businesses are different. But their proposals for a three percent digital turnover tax are based on populist ideas and are a poor basis for public policy.

A proposal by the European Commission will be discussed on Thursday night at the EU summit, with member states divided over the principle of taxing tech companies - amidst ongoing concerns of a trade war with the US.

UK municipalities that want to be sure that their free wifi systems are paid for by the EU will have to make sure everything is up and running before Brexit date.

EU policymakers need to clarify that the e-privacy should not apply to most Internet of Things devices. The current proposal require explicit user consent in all cases - which is not practical.

A legal text, presented by no fewer than four EU commissioners, can be seen as something of a last chance for internet companies to make self-regulation work.

MEP Mady Delvaux said that the driverless car will only be a success if there are laws based on trust - but 'I don't trust anymore the car industry.'

The proposal for a European Electronic Communications Code will enable the arrival of the Gigabit Society in Europe. But to realise that goal, greater telecommunications investment is needed.